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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1926

Page

7

Glouster Man Fred Brunton Dies Suddenly

Fred Brunton 40 a well known Glouster resident died Monday evening after a fainting spell near the depot square. He was taken to Dr Crawford’s office, spoke to his brother Nicholas, and died shortly after. He leaves a second wife and six children from his first marriage, plus his mother and several siblings. Funeral plans not yet set. Also notes a Wednesday dance at the F O E hall with Wolf orchestra.

Glouster Fred Brunton Brunton Depot Square Crawford Nicholas Andrews and Wallace Front Street Robert Chester Brunton Will Parks Matthew Horner Hollister

Operation Glouster Patient Brought For Surgery

Mrs Chas Staten of Hunterdon was brought to Columbus with the Andrews and Wallace ambulance for an operation at Grant hospital. She was accompanied by Mr Staten.

Glouster Chas. Staten Hlunterdon Andrews and Wallace Grant Hospital Columbus Staten

Big Day Planned for Joint Sessions at Athens Presbytery

The Athens Presbytery and Presbyterial hold a full day at the Athens Presbyterian Church with 9 AM devotionals and minutes, reports on national and foreign missions, ministerial relief, a joint meeting, and an evening session led by Rev. Skinner. Includes devotions by Isabel Borman and Sayre, speeches by Vera Merrell and Sarah I. Cochrane, and an officer election.

Athens Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox Liroyd John Evans A. C. V. Skinner Sarah I. Cochrane Tennessee

Skits Presented by Athens High School Music Dept

Live short skits from The Mi io operetta were performed at an Athens high school assembly. Participants included John Alden Margaret Laverty John Edwards John Fields Helen Cross Alonzo Barnes and Aileen Rauch.

Music Department Athens High School John Alden Margaret Laverty John Edwards John Fields Helen Cross Alonzo Barnes Aileen Rauch

Los Angeles Dirigible Walks to Mooring Mast

The dirigible Los Angeles was moved from its hangar by the ground crew and walked about a mile to the mooring mast where it was successfully anchored without incident.

Los Angeles Lakehurst N. J

Sentinel reports Louis Schaffer sentenced for liquor possession

Sent to pen eight St. Clairsville Louis Schaffer of Holloway was sentenced to one to five years in the state penitentiary and fined $1000 on his conviction for possessing liquor.

ST. Clairsville Louis Schaffer Holloway State Penitentiary

Girl tennis champion to marry poet

Canton Capital news notes a young girl tennis champion plans marriage to a poet. The item humorously recalls a social cue about age remarks when asked in company, warning the suitor to avoid shouting a blunt reply.

Canton, O

Thea Chapter to Meet Glouster Tonight in OES

The Thea chapter of the O E S will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7:30 o clock. The time reflects the summer schedule and is thirty minutes later than the previous meeting.

THEA Glouster Thea Chapter

Moonshiners Face Fines After District Court Pleas

John Snodgrass of Corning pleaded guilty in Mayor Park's court to possessing mash and a still at Der thick and was fined 200 dollars plus costs. He could not pay and was jailed in Athens. Abe Trace of Derthick also pleaded guilty and was fined 100 dollars plus costs, with funds to be raised. John Cotter was fined five dollars on a plain drunk charge plus costs.

Glouster John Snodgrass Corning Derthick Mayor Park Athens Snodgrass Abe Trace Trace

Fred Wolf Leaves for Columbus to Enter Ice Business

Fred Wolf departed this morning for Columbus with plans to enter the local ice business there.

Columbus

Charges Escalate in Modoc Family Fight Case

Alex Ondo swears out a warrant charging John Tfinch with intoxication as new development in the Modoc case. The dispute centers on a free-for-all fight in which two families allegedly participated. Ondo also charges John Lindi and his wife Barbara and son George with assault, with countercharges filed by the Lindis against Ondo and his wife. Intoxication charges were noted against Ondo, and a fresh charge against John Lindi followed.

Alex Ondo John Tfinch Modoc Ondo Pearl W. Helwig John Lindi Barbara Lindi George Lindi Lindi Alexando Margaret

Dean Voigt Speaks To Parents At Athens High

Dean Irma Voigt addressed the senior high PTA at Athens High School last evening April 12. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Mrs Frank Cone Vice President T R Bennett Treasurer Mrs Harry Wilson Secretary Mrs Lewis Fienup. Voigt urged inner self restraint over external rules and discussed equality and expression among youth. A whistling accordion number by Sandron Parenti and Ernest Agostinelli followed by a clog dance routine by twelve high school girls titled There Was an Old Man entertained attendees.

Dean Irma E. Voigt Athens High School Frank Cone T. R. Bennett Harry Wilson Lewis Fienup Dean Voigt Sandron Parenti Ernest Agostinelli Majestic Theater

Lover’s quarrel leaves Cincinnati man gravely wounded

Fred Johns a 35 year old railroad worker was badly wounded after a quarrel with his sweetheart. He stabbed himself with an ice pick and was taken to the general hospital in critical condition.

Cincinnati Fred Johns General Hospital

Dellane CG Creeceat News Insight

A compact reflection notes how misperception can accompany intimate acts. The remark emphasizes clarity and consent in relationships, warning against assuming intent or emotion without communication.

Dellane CG Creeceat News

Opening Service of Presbyterial Held in Athens

The Ath ens Presbyterial opened at 9 am with devotions led by Mrs. Harrington of Logan. Presiding officer Mrs. Bartlett introduced national speakers Miss Cochrane of Cosby and Miss Smith, with Mrs. Merrell of Chicago expected. The society counts 16 active groups with 720 members. Athens leads at 129, Marietta 124, Middleport 100. largest attendance in Jallipolis. A luncheon for Presbyterial and Presbytery was hosted by Athens church women.

Athens Jallipolis Warren Beverly J. K. Barker Sarah Cutler Marietta H. R. Harrington B. C. MceMannigal Robert Work C. FE. Bowen Logan Ed L W. C. Jones Helen Turnbull Amos Jarod Belle Vaughn H. H. Kunitz Ju. V. Loly W. C H. B. van der Pall Clara Beidell Watertown GC. M. Roe N. E. Mills Frank Bird Cedarville George Wetherholt Gallipolis FE. B. Smith Clara Louise Smith Martins Ferry

Presbytery Elects Commissioners at Spring Meeting

Routine business dominated the Ath en Presbytery morning session at the Spring meeting. Curtis R. Douglas was elected commissioner to the general assembly in Baltimore with W S Jammertsfelder of Athens as alternate. Gammertsfelder and Solomon of Amesville along with J L Evans of Nelsonville were chosen for the Wooster Synod in June. Rev Curtis Robinson of Meigs county accepted a Cincinnati call. The meeting adjourned for group committee meetings.

Athens Curtis R. Douglas General Assembly Baltimore W. S&s. Jammertsfelder Gammertsfelder G. B. Solomon Amesville J. L. Evans Nelsonville Wooster Curtis Robinson Meigs County Cincinnati

New reason girls leave home cited by Toronto Tribune

The Toronto Tribune notes a modern reason for girls leaving home is dislike of spending evenings playing solitaire, reflecting shifting social expectations and domestic routines.

Toronto Tribune

Digestive relief touted by reader for Dr. Jackson’s Powder

BE K. Davis recounts rapid benefits from Dr. Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder for indigestion and related symptoms. The ad offers 60 cent and 1 dollar boxes with a money back guarantee and free trials by writing the Jackson Medicine Company in Lanesville Ohio.

BE. K. Davis Dr. Jackson

Convicts Ship Out to Devil's Island in Guiana

France sends a shipload of prisoners to Devil's Island in French Guiana for the first time in two years. The voyage, seen at La Rochelle, includes gray haired men and young workers, among them Gabriel Mourey a New York butler who robbed his Paris employer. Mourey vowed to return to New York in two years.

France Devil's Island French Guiana Dreyfus la Rochelle Gabriel Mourey New York Paris Mourey

Drama Club Plays Set For May 14 At Athens High

Athens high school drama club schedules its annual spring frolic April 30 and May 1 with thirteen home rooms performing distinct skits. Seniors will receive leading roles as members choose suitable plays and report back to Miss Marie Jewett. A student council prize will honor the top room for the most clever act.

Athens High School Marie Jewett

Engagement Announcement of Peggy Joyce and Stanley Comstock

Stanley Comstock a Miami real estate magnate announced his engagement to Peggy Hopkins Joyce in Miami on April 13. Peggy attended and confirmed the engagement in person.

Peggy Miami Fla Stanley Comstock Peggy Hopkins Joyce

High School Lads Face Charges in Delaware

Affidavits to be filed in juvenile court against Edwin Beal and Kitridge Wickham two high school students for unlawful entry into the Delaware high school building and destruction of school property. Both confessed last Friday to various improper acts inside the school.

Delaware Edwin Beal Kitridge Wickham Delaware High School

Governor Donahey Names Izaak Walton League Honorary Member

Columbus report notes Governor Donahey, citing his strong interest in conservation and the outdoors, has chosen an honorary member of the Izaak Walton League of America.

Columbus Donahey Izaak Walton

Eminent Persons Attend Athens Presbytery Sessions

Noted Presbyterian leaders gather for the Athens Presbytery and Presbyterial meetings. Participants include Dr. Charles W. Taylor of McArthur the senior minister, A V C Skinner Ph D of Middletown on the program, with Rev. Frank Brown and Rev. E B Townsend. Miss Sarah F E Cochrane of Cosby Tenn appears to address the women's Presbyterial and Mrs Vera Merrell from Chicago will speak tomorrow afternoon.

Presbyterian Church Athens Charles W. Taylor McArthur A. V. C. Skinner Middleport Frank Brown E. B. Townsend Cosby Tennessee Sarah FE. Cochrane Vera Merrell Merrell Chicago Illinois

Soap Use Theory Behind Girls’ Complexions

An item from Mansfield Ohio, Journal suggests one reason for fair complexions in young girls is the use of soap. The report notes this as a prevailing belief or observation.

Railroad Foreman Fatally Struck by Freight Train

Frank Raze a 34 year old railroad worker was killed in Cleveland when struck by a New York Central freight while returning home from his shift. The accident occurred April 15 marking the fatal incident in the city.

Cleveland Frank Raze New York Central

Repair Crew Fixes Road Near Albany

Mud holes on the roads near Albany are being filled this week according to A Rt Cline of the highway department. The road in some places is in bad condition but it will probably improve with work underway this week.

Albany A. Rt. Cline Highway Department

Purges and Physics Bad for Old Folk

Dr. Caldwell of Monticello Indiana argues against frequent purges for the elderly. His Syrup Pepsin claims to regulate bowels gently without gripes or sickness and to strengthen intestinal muscles. A 60 bottle is recommended for those past fifty at local druggists.

W. Bk. Caldwell Monticello Dr. Caldwell

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